Young lady with some bottle makes history at brewery

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There are no longer jobs only for the boys at a 130-year-old beer-maker. A young woman has become the first female brewer in its history. Ffion Jones, 26, passed her exams at Brains, in Cardiff, and will help to taste the blend before it is sold.

“I’ve been made very welcome — my colleagues quite like the dynamic and they quite enjoy it when I’m there,” she said. “This beer had a lot of spices and honey so you have to make sure that’s all correct.” Ms Jones, right, said more women were showing an interest in joining the industry, adding: